Humla District, located in the Upper Karnali region, is Nepal’s second-largest district, spanning 5,655 square kilometers. Renowned for its ecological richness, Humla is home to diverse wildlife, including globally threatened species such as the snow leopard, Kashmir musk deer, and Himalayan black bear, among others. Despite its rich biodiversity, only 22.4% of Humla’s land is forested. The situation is particularly dire in Simkot Rural Municipality, the most densely populated area in Humla, and in Namkha Rural Municipality, Nepal’s largest rural municipality, where forest cover is less than 13%, despite the region’s high demand for timber and fuelwood.
The district faces mounting challenges, including deforestation, habitat degradation, and the looming impacts of climate change, which have left visible scars on its landscapes and communities. In response, Hariyali Humla also known as Greenery Humla initiative was designed aimed at balancing conservation with community needs, ensuring long-term sustainability by:
Our Mission: 100,000 Trees by 2030
At the core of Greenery Humla is an ambitious goal: to plant 100,000 trees by 2030. In collaboration with Rural Municipalities, the Division Forest Office Humla, and other local partners, we are committed to our mission. Through the establishment of nurseries producing native seedlings, we will provide the training, technical support, and resources needed to rehabilitate degraded lands, reconnect fragmented habitats, and create a thriving environment for both wildlife and people.
A Collective Movement for a Greener Humla
Greenery Humla inspire collective action and shared responsibility. We call upon local leaders, rural municipalities, government offices, NGOs, community forest user groups, monasteries, schools, youth groups, mothers groups, business enterprises and individuals from every settlement in Humla to support this cause.
UKALI is a community-driven model, focusing on the Upper Karnali Landscape as a learning ground and field campus. Guided by the philosophy of “Leading by Locals,” the initiative ensures that conservation efforts are community-led and grounded in the cultural heritage and values of the landscapes it serves. With the broader vision of developing a replicable approach for other mountain regions in Nepal and beyond, UKALI strengthens local institutions, nurtures conservation leaders, and enhances the capacity of communities to actively participate in and benefit from conservation initiatives.
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